The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 11 letter word EXTRADITION
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More clues leading to the result EXTRADITION
- Old custom in movement of suspect abroad
- Convention applied to former legal process between states
- Handing over offender — custom no longer in force?
- Former wife’s custom is being sent abroad
- Forced return of subject directly from customs
- Removal of one offending issue containing ten revolting illustrations
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The straight part
We know that "Removal of one offending" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case removal of one offending = extradition.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does EXTRADITION mean?
EXTRADITION noun- A formal process by which a criminal suspect held by one government is handed over to another government for trial or, if the suspect has already been tried and found guilty, to serve his or her sentence.